The Idea
OK here goes! Got a whats app message from my sister today giving me the idea to tell my stories and anecdotes about my experiences as an actor in the UK - 'Very Interesting' was her words. I was telling her about a commercial casting I had for a well know car brand - the process, interaction with other actors, the nerves, preparation, the egos. So yep I've decided to share with you some of my audition/casting and work (when they happen) experiences giving you an insight into what goes on with the process AND what actors go through to 'get that part'. Should be interesting.
About Me
Born in South London, Balham, I grew up in East London, Isle of Dogs. It was at the early age of 14 that I was bitten by the acting bug after watching Eddie Murphy in 'Beverly Hills Cop'.
I soon developed an intense passion for acting and it was spotted by his then Drama teacher and English teacher, who got their departments to pay for me to go to a Performing Arts school (Part Time) - 'Sylvia Young Theatre School' on weekends for a year. I later got into Seltec College in the UK which is now Lewisham College, to study drama for 2 years. There, I learned a lot of Stanislavski, Brecht, and Shakespeare among other and got hooked on 'The Method' - I would call myself a hard core method actor - I do not take it home with me!!
At age 21, I got my first role as a professional actor with The Black Theatre Co-op doing Theatre In Education with a play called "Just For kicks" about drug awareness , which toured schools in the London Boroughs. Soon I broke into television and got my first major role as one of the main characters in 'Holding On', a BBC2 Drama Serial about life in the London. The Serial won a BAFTA for Best Drama Serial. Since then I've worked on various productions in TV, Film and Theatre, and have been in some of the UK's best loved Drama series - 'Holby City' and 'Casualty'. In 2001 I was awarded the Barclays Theatre Awards (TMA) for 'best actor in a supporting role'.
Fast forward to 2016, I was in an ABC\Lionsgate series called 'Guilt' starring Billy Zane amongst others.
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Why Steemit
Of course there is the obvious and it looks like there are no actors sharing there knowledge and experience here, I think it's a great Idea so here I am!